EDUCATION- ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY
HEADLINE
NEW THIS YEAR! ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY 201
Entrepreneur Academy 201, newly introduced, is a half-day intensive classroom style conference designed for brands that have already launched and are now focused on growth. This advanced track addresses the realities of scaling: expanding distribution, optimizing retail partnerships, building operational infrastructure, and driving sustainable revenue in an increasingly competitive environment.
Created as a next step for founders who are ready to move beyond launch and looking to grow their brands in the United States, Entrepreneur Academy 201 focuses on the realities of building and growing a beauty business. Through practical insights from industry leaders, operators, and experienced founders, the program will explore the decisions that shape long-term success, from avoiding costly early mistakes and building profitable supply chains to preparing for retail expansion and operational scale.
Entrepreneur Academy 201 classes held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Hosted by Crystal Wood, Founder, Beauty AI
UNLOCK THE BENEFITS OF ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY 201 Bundle includes a 3-Day CPNA Trade Show Ticket plus access to half day of all Entrepreneur Academy 201 Classes
Entrepreneur Academy 201 Bundle Package: Regular $ 389 | PBA Member $ 310 Entrepreneur Academy 201 Individual Session Pricing: $ 140
10:00AM – 10:45AM
11:00AM – 12:00PM
12:15PM – 1:15PM
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
INDIE BEAUTY: THE STANDOUTS, THE CHALLENGERS AND THE EXITS. UNDERSTANDING THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESSFUL SCALE AND EXPANSION.
EARLY-STAGE STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING: CRITICAL INSIGHTS & GUIDANCE FROM GROWTH STAGE FOUNDERS
WHAT RETAILERS WANT: UNDERSTANDING THE RETAILER SELECTION PROCESS, MARGINS, CONTRACTS AND HOW TO SCALE SUCCESSFULLY
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INDIE BEAUTY: THE STANDOUTS, THE CHALLENGERS AND THE EXITS. UNDERSTANDING THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESSFUL SCALE AND EXPANSION.
10:00AM – 10:45AM | LOCATION: SOUTH PACIFIC J | $ 140 Over the past decade, indie beauty has transformed from a disruptive niche of challenger brands to into a dominant force leading global innovation and retailer revenue growth. This session presents a data driven retrospective analysis of brand winners and brand exits, distribution gains, challenger success stories and costly distribution mismatches. Also, highlights of the macro changes impacting the structural economics of cost to serve, regulatory compliance and product development to guide future forward strategy. Crystal Wood | Founder, Beauty AI
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